00 LX470 Starting Problem
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00 LX470 Starting Problem
Having read Volman's 8-8-11 post with the same title, I believe my problem might be different.
Here is what happened when I tried to start the LX this a.m.:
1st: nothing but a click
2nd: click
3rd: nothing
4th: the slightest attempt to turn over
5th: nothing
6th: started like it normally does without any question or hesitation
It appears that the sea foam fuel additive solved Volman's problem. I am willing to try that but just wanted to check with you all first to see if you have any suggestions. I have no skill in this area and would be most grateful for any help!
Thank you,
Mike
Here is what happened when I tried to start the LX this a.m.:
1st: nothing but a click
2nd: click
3rd: nothing
4th: the slightest attempt to turn over
5th: nothing
6th: started like it normally does without any question or hesitation
It appears that the sea foam fuel additive solved Volman's problem. I am willing to try that but just wanted to check with you all first to see if you have any suggestions. I have no skill in this area and would be most grateful for any help!
Thank you,
Mike
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Having read Volman's 8-8-11 post with the same title, I believe my problem might be different.
Here is what happened when I tried to start the LX this a.m.:
1st: nothing but a click
2nd: click
3rd: nothing
4th: the slightest attempt to turn over
5th: nothing
6th: started like it normally does without any question or hesitation
It appears that the sea foam fuel additive solved Volman's problem. I am willing to try that but just wanted to check with you all first to see if you have any suggestions. I have no skill in this area and would be most grateful for any help!
Thank you,
Mike
Here is what happened when I tried to start the LX this a.m.:
1st: nothing but a click
2nd: click
3rd: nothing
4th: the slightest attempt to turn over
5th: nothing
6th: started like it normally does without any question or hesitation
It appears that the sea foam fuel additive solved Volman's problem. I am willing to try that but just wanted to check with you all first to see if you have any suggestions. I have no skill in this area and would be most grateful for any help!
Thank you,
Mike
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Thank you for the suggestion, Hey Johnny. I did check the connections. The one on the left has some white-powder corrosion which I scraped off and another guy looked at it and said the connection is tight. He seems to think the problem is "further up the line" and asked if I had a "check engine" light on which I don't.
If you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks again.
If you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks again.
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Conclusion for the record: took to Lexus where starter was deemed dead which also impacted the battery. New starter and battery: $1240. Next time will take it to local mechanic.
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